Kenya Airports Authority Clarifies Reviving Adani Deal for JKIA Expansion

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has responded to reports alleging that the Adani Group will be involved in the planned modernisation and expansion of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

In a statement dated March 3, KAA’s Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mohamud Gedi, clarified that media reports alluding to the Adani Group’s involvement were incorrect.

“The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) wishes to clarify reports published in one of today’s newspapers regarding the alleged involvement of the Adani Group in the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA),” read part of the statement.

KAA Confirms JKIA Expansion Fully Government-Funded

The authority, in its statement, confirmed that there are no ongoing discussions with the Adani Group or any of its affiliates regarding the JKIA modernisation and expansion project.

“ The Privately Initiated Proposal with the Adani Group was formally cancelled, and there are no discussions with the Group,” KAA stated.

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KAA clarified that the JKIA expansion programme is entirely funded by the Government of Kenya and is being implemented in accordance with established public-sector policies and procedures.

This includes adherence to regulatory and procurement standards designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective use of public resources.

“The JKIA modernisation and expansion programme is a Government of Kenya–funded initiative and implemented in accordance with established public‑sector policies and procedures,” KAA noted.

Additionally, it reassured the public of its commitment to transparency and confirmed that it will continue to keep stakeholders and the public informed.

New Multi-Billion Shilling JKIA Tender

The State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development has announced a tender for the design, development, and modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for the 2025–2026 financial year.

In a notice dated Tuesday, March 3, the department invited eligible contractors to submit sealed bids for the project, clearly marked with the tender number, and to deposit them in the tender box at Transcom House by April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

“The State Department of Aviation and Aerospace Department invites sealed bids from eligible tenderers for the procurement of works contract (Design & Build) for the Proposed Design, Development and Modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Kenya,” read part of the notice.

According to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the upgrade is expected to ease congestion, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the overall passenger experience at JKIA.

However, Kenyans have raised concerns that the tender could pave the way for the possible return of the Adani Group, which was initially awarded the tender in 2024. 

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Govt Officially Terminates Sh238bn Adani-JKIA Airport Renovation Deal

On February 24, the government formally confirmed before the High Court that the controversial KSh237 billion proposed renovation and expansion deal for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) involving India’s Adani Group had been terminated.

The confirmation was made during a mention of the case challenging the legality of the deal, with the Kenya Airports Authority informing the court that the contract had been officially cancelled and would not proceed.

Under the directions of the court, the government and other respondents were ordered to file additional responses to the petition by March 13, 2026.

The petitioners were, in turn, directed to submit their rejoinder by April 17, 2026.

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